Job Description

Java Developer - Public Sector Project

Location: Remote (with travel to Telford twice per month)

Clearance: BPSS required

Contract Length: 6 months

Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a high-impact public sector programme supporting a critical UK government service. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale systems within a complex and highly regulated environment, contributing to services that impact millions of users across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot

Support and enhance batch-based and scheduled processing systems

Diagnose and resolve issues across application, database, and integration layers

Collaborate within controlled release environments using Git

Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutionsCore Skills & Experience

Strong Java development experience, particularly with Spring Boot

Solid SQL expertise, including PL/SQL or equivalent procedural database languages

Experience working with batch processing and scheduling tools (e.g. CRON, TWS)

Proven ability to troubleshoot across full technology stacks

Experience working in Unix/Linux environments

Familiarity with version control and structured release processesDesirable Experience

Background in large-scale, enterprise, or regulated environments

Exposure to legacy system modernisation programmes

Previous experience within public sector or government environments

Active or prior security clearance is advantageous but not essentialAdditional Information

This is a hands-on development role requiring strong technical capability, alongside an understanding of legacy environments. The systems involved rely heavily on batch processing, typical of large organisations, and differ from event-driven microservices commonly seen in financial services or modern cloud-native environments